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Silverman-Andersen Score
Assesses respiratory distress in neonates (lower score is better).
Upper chest / Abdomen synchrony
None (0)
Minimal / Audible with stethoscope (1)
Marked / Audible to naked ear (2)
Lower chest (intercostal) retractions
None (0)
Minimal / Audible with stethoscope (1)
Marked / Audible to naked ear (2)
Xiphoid retractions
None (0)
Minimal / Audible with stethoscope (1)
Marked / Audible to naked ear (2)
Nares dilation (flaring)
None (0)
Minimal / Audible with stethoscope (1)
Marked / Audible to naked ear (2)
Expiratory grunt
None (0)
Minimal / Audible with stethoscope (1)
Marked / Audible to naked ear (2)
Score:
0
/ 10